Parting: meaning, definitions and examples

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parting

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farewell

Parting refers to the action of leaving or saying goodbye to someone. It is a moment of separation between individuals, often accompanied by emotions such as sadness, nostalgia, or hope. Parting can occur in various settings, such as at the end of a visit, a relationship, or a journey.

Synonyms

farewell, farewell, goodbye, separation

Examples of usage

  • Her parting with her best friend was tearful.
  • The parting between the lovers was bittersweet.
  • After the parting, he felt a sense of emptiness.
  • The parting words lingered in her mind.
  • They exchanged gifts as parting gestures.
Context #2 | Noun

hair

Parting can also refer to the line or division made in the hair, especially at the top of the head. It is a way of styling the hair that involves creating a distinct separation of hair strands on either side of the head.

Synonyms

division, hairline, separation

Examples of usage

  • She styled her hair with a neat parting.
  • He changed his hairstyle by shifting the parting.
Context #3 | Noun

gift

Parting can be used to describe a gift or token given as a farewell gesture. It is meant to symbolize the memories shared and the bond between the giver and the recipient.

Synonyms

farewell gift, keepsake, souvenir

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a parting gift before leaving.
  • The parting souvenir reminded her of their time together.

Translations

Translations of the word "parting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despedida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฆเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perpisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‰ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poลผegnanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆฅใ‚Œ (wakare)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adieu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despedida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๋ณ„ (jakbyeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏุงุน (wada'a)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozlouฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozlรบฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅˆซ (gร obiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัˆั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gamotsileba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidalaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despedida

Word origin

The word 'parting' originated from the Middle English word 'parting', which came from the Old English word 'partung'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to separation, farewell, and division.

See also: apart, counterpart, impart, multipart, part, partable, partial, partially, participate, particle, particular, partisan, partition, partitive, partly, partner, partook, parts, partway, party.